Best Birthday Restaurants in Cardiff

Located in the heart of the city, housed in the former David Morgan department store, The Cardiff Townhouse is a gorgeous two-floor venue that lends itself perfectly to group celebrations. Head upstairs to the swish lounge and restaurant - which even includes a stunning atrium cocktail bar with a skylight - for golden decor, pretty colourful furniture and plenty of sophisticated sips. Dishes here range from spinach and ricotta ravioli to flash-grilled steaks or seared yellowfin tuna, and there are even stylish private dining spaces if you fancy a more intimate party.

Celebrate in style at Cosy Club Cardiff and Cardiff Bay, where opulent interiors and a touch of playful eccentricity set the scene for unforgettable moments. Whether it's a birthday brunch with pancake stacks and smashed avocado, a long lunch with sharing plates, or an evening of indulgent mains and cocktails, every detail feels special.

Add the option of bottomless drinks for £25 per person, attentive service and a setting that's as grand as it is welcoming, and you've got the ultimate backdrop for marking life's big (and little) milestones.

If your birthday calls for somewhere that guarantees ambience, cocktails and a menu everyone can get on board with, The Botanist Cardiff Central delivers.

Celebrate under cascading greenery while tucking into their signature hanging kebabs, indulgent cookie dough pudding or international small plates designed for sharing. Order a round of their Lawnstar Martinis or Flower Power 75s, let the live music warm up the atmosphere and make the most of their group dining options, perfect for keeping birthdays organised without sacrificing style.

Pretty doesn't even come close to what The Ivy offering by way of interiors, and the food follows suit. The ideal destination for a birthday brunch or dinner, their floral dining space will have you snapping 'grams until closing time.

If you're after a stylish but relaxed space for your birthday dinner, head to Giggling Squid in St David's Shopping Centre. There's room for groups of all sizes, in a pretty restaurant featuring gorgeous floral decor, cool neon signs and plush booth seating.

There's a huge Thai menu to get stuck into, including everything from crispy fried chickpeas to spicy tamarind pork skewers and Thai green vegetable curry. Plus, there are all sorts of delicious cocktails to wash it down with.

Celebrating a birthday in Cardiff? This is one restaurant that you're going to want to book into. Check out the menu of authentic Indian eats, such as hearty tiffin boxes, fish curries and the house keema, which come alongside a range of siganture cocktails to help get the party started.  

Looking for a fun and flavour-packed spot to celebrate a birthday in Cardiff? Viva Brazil, located in the heart of the city centre, offers a lively and interactive dining experience with unlimited cuts of meat carved tableside.

From rib-eye steak to chilli chicken and a colourful Brazilian-style salad bar, it's a great option for group bookings and special occasions. Just a short walk from Cardiff Central station, Viva Brazil is perfect for a relaxed, festive celebration with friends or family.

Ready for any birthday group, be it a few close friends or a mass gathering, Vivo Latino can sort you for drinks, vibes and delicious South American food. Their fun venue is a hotspot for larger groups, and also serves up some seriously good cocktails to boot.

One of Cardiff's best eateries, Thomas is a gorgeous restaurant in Pontcanna serving up contemporary Welsh cooking. Treat yourself to an extra-special birthday night out and splurge on some gorgeous plates of perfectly presented food, and a bottle or two of the good stuff.

When it comes to special occasion restaurants in Cardiff that would be ideal for a birthday party, check out large group bookings and private hire options at Gaucho. This stunning spot is known for succulent Argentinian steak, burgers, ceviche, empanadas and more, all washed down by wine or cocktails.

Dinner? Drinks? A decadent afternoon tea? This charming bar and restaurant at the Park Plaza Hotel is perfect for any occasion. Kick off with some gorgeous signature cocktails, before heading to the dining room to sample some sublime plates of food and excellent wines.

Based on Cowbridge Road East, Purple Poppadom is up there with the very best Indian restaurants in Cardiff. Far away from your traditional British curry house, you'll find some authentic and intriguing eats in a slick space, perfect for a family dinner or a night with a few friends.

A more laidback spot, The Grazing Shed is the ultimate birthday venue if you're looking for burgers and brews with the gang. Tuck into some award-winning patties, served up with tasty fries, sides and top-class craft beers.

Pinxtos and jamon bars are perfect for a birthday trip in London, where you can enjoy a contemporary space, with a delicious array of Spanish bites to share and Spanish beers, wines, and European cocktails to drink.